Michelle Obama was giving a speech at a Democratic fundraiser when she was interrupted by a gay-rights activist. The first lady confronted the protester, saying, "Listen to me, or you can take the microphone, but I'm leaving." The incident is sure to be a memorable moment in heckling history, but there's at least seven more worth recalling.; Cliff Owen, AP File

On May 23, President Obama lifted a finger as he was interrupted several times while giving a speech on national security. Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP

The heckler, Madea Benjamin, a Code Pink activist, called for an immediate close to the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. Win McNamee, Getty Images

Two days before, President Obama was jeered, then applauded after being interrupted during a speech in Israel. He noted that the heckling made him feel "right at home." Carolyn Kaster, AP

In September, President Obama was heckled during a fundraiser for his re-election campaign at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, Calif. Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images

In July 2010, President Obama motioned for a heckler to stop shouting as he spoke about the administration's national HIV/AIDS strategy. Saul Loeb, AFP/Getty Images

The president later caught up with the heckler, Charles King of Housing Works. Ron Sachs, Getty Images

Who could forget Rep. Joe Wilson's outburst during a joint session before Congress? As the president was discussing health care, Wilson shouted, "You lie!" Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images

President George W. Bush also experienced his fair share of heckling. During a surprise visit to Iraq in December 2008, an Iraqi journalist threw his shoes at him. AP

President Bush tried to calm the situation after the first shoe was thrown. Getty Images

He ended up having to duck to avoid more flying footwear. AP

In October 2003, President Bush responded with open arms to a protester while addressing the Australian Parliament. Bush responded by saying, "I love free speech." J. Scott Applewhite, AP